Best Gifts for Nannies with “World’s Best Nanny” If you need to buy a gift for your favorite nanny you don’t have to break the bank. Simply giving her a gift with the message “World’s Best Nanny” will endear any hard-working nanny. Click any of the links below to easily purchase a gift for your […]
How to Teach Kids to Tie Their Shoes
June 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
Easy Tie Shoelaces Easy Tie Shoelaces are an innovative new product that help children learn to tie by replacing their regular laces with special dual colored laces. They come in 9 vibrant colors so that children can pick their favorite color. Created by a teacher, designed by an engineer, Easy Tie Shoelaces may look ordinary but […]
Should Kids Be Allowed to Use their Smartphones When Doing Homework?
April 3, 2014 Leave a Comment
MSN’s Best Homework Apps for Kids Kids have access to technology today unlike anything I had when I was in school. Not only do they have access to the Internet, every charge over 7-years-old that I care for has a smartphone. I don’t think students should be allowed to rely on technology to help them figure […]
BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat
March 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
Product Review Sunday: Products Nannies Love As all nannies and au pairs that have traveled with families know, lugging bulky and heavy car seats is frustrating and cumbersome. That’s why I absolutely love, and highly recommend, using the BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat when traveling with children. The BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat is a great product for caregivers and […]
iToucless Bag Re-Sealer
February 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
Product Review Sunday There are a lot of products on the market to help nannies and au pairs perform their jobs. I recently tried the iTouchless Bag Re-Sealerand highly recommend the inexpensive product to make our care giving jobs easier. This product helps store foods in their original bags. It creates an airtight seal that […]
Safety 1st Store ‘N Go Booster Seat with Hidden Drawer
February 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love Safety 1st Store ‘N Go Backed Booster Seat features a hidden drawer to keep kids’ toys, games, snacks, and more. The belt-positioning booster seat is designed for children from 40-100 pounds and features a pull out storage drawer that keeps kid’s gear easy-to-reach while they remain safely buckled into the seat. The […]
iPads and Kids: Helpful or Hurtful?
February 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fisher-Price Newborn-to-Toddler iPad® Devices A huge pet-peeve of mine is giving iPads to infants, toddlers, and preschool children. No one wants to create a couch potato and that’s exactly what happens when we allow kids to play with electronic devices at any age. I have read in articles that adults that buy young children electronic […]
Num Num Baby Dips: Promoting Self-Feeding
January 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
photo by vimeo.com The Training Wheels of the Utensil World The first dipper of its kind, Num Num Baby Dips is a baby’s first step to self-feeding. Num Num Baby Dips helps promote self-feeding without the mess. The innovative design makes it easier to use than a spoon because there’s no right or wrong way to hold […]
Alia and Mamou: A Book About a Child and Her Much Loved Nanny
January 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library By Thomas Dohman, Author of Alia and Mamou Alia and Mamou, at its core, is a book of appreciation for what our daughter’s nanny has given to our family and a lasting record of the relationship they share. When our daughter, Alia, was born, my wife and I faced the choices […]
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: Helpful or Hype?
January 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
Do You Use Aromatherapy and Essential Oils? Essential oils are used to improve moods of babies and children. They can be applied topically through the skin in lotions, through inhalation, or be used in a bath. While using aromatherapy and essential oils is generally safe to use small amounts in diffusers, candles, and lotions, there is a […]
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